From time to time Avast will put out an update for their program but when they do so they typically present you with two options. 1. Try their Internet Security product for 20 days but after it expires many pops will start to annoy you. 2. Stay with Basic Protection The proper choice here even …
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Revert Expired AVG Trial to Free Version
Avoid The Trial Version Once in a while AVG will push out an update for their AntiVirus program and when they do you are usually provide with the option to try their Internet Security program for 28 days but once it expires you loose that protection and receive many annoying pop messages so it is …
Avoiding or Remove MalwareBytes Trial Version
For all users of MalwareBytes you should be aware of this situation. Of course MalwareBytes offering a free version they do need to get paid somehow so they will try to upsell you in to paying for the Pro version of the program. Let me first say that if it is working well for you …
Malware Tip Of The Day – Safe Downloads
Malware Tip Of The Day ! July 2nd, 2014 Tip : Be CERTAIN to download programs from the maker of the program itself for three reasons… 1. Too many third party download websites are plastered with banner ads that try to trick you into downloading something else 2. They attach unwanted programs to the download …
Malware Tip Of The Day – You are the Answer
Malware Tip Of The Day ! July 3rd, 2014 The single biggest factor in preventing a malware infection on your PC is you. You don’t need expert knowledge or special training. You just need vigilance to avoid downloading and installing anything you do not understand or trust, no matter how tempting, from the following sources: …
Malware Tip Of The Day – Website Popup Alerts
Website Popup Alerts – Web Popup alerts falsely tell the user that their machine is infected with a virus or has some other problem that needs to be fixed. The user will click on the alert and either be asked to install the software (really malware in disguise) that is purported to fix the problem …
Malware Tip Of The Day – Media Players
Malware Tip Of The Day ! July 9, 2014 Media Players – A popular source of malware is a website media player download. When a user wants to play a video, the website will ask to install a video codec, convince you your player needs updating or some other required software. When the user installs …
